Damn Good Lake Fishing Guides In The Wisconsin River

The best lake fishing trips in the Wisconsin River are:

• Kilbourn Guide Service
• Sirny's Guide Service

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 lake trips in the Wisconsin River, and the most popular trips in the area are Wisconsin Dells: Walleye / Smallmouth guided by Rich, Ice Fishing Charters Wisconsin guided by Cody, and Wisconsin River Fishing guided by Cody.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly lake guides / fishing lessons in the Wisconsin River? Check out our beginner and family friendly lake guides in the Wisconsin River.

The most commonly sought after species for lake fishing are: 1. walleye, 2. bluegill, 3. crappie, 4. northern pike, and 5. perch.

The most common fishing techniques in the Wisconsin River are artificial lure fishing, jigging, and light tackle fishing but live bait fishing and bottom fishing are popular as well.

Prices for lake fishing in the Wisconsin River can range anywhere from about $365 to $648, but the average price for a half day trip for lake fishing in the Wisconsin River is $400. The average price for a full day trip for lake fishing in the Wisconsin River is $595.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for lake fishing in the Wisconsin River is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in the Wisconsin River, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in the Wisconsin River. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in the Wisconsin River.